![\"\"](\"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/RMMountain.gif\" "\\"RMMountain\\"")
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
\n<\/br>
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Marvin Kovachik
\nCouncillors: \t1 \u2013 Wilmer Malcolm
\n \t \t2 \u2013 Stephen Nadolney
\n\t \t3 \u2013 Nestor Rizok
\n 4 \u2013 Connie Forbes
\n5 \u2013 Jesse Larocque
\n 6 \u2013 Brad Wyatt<\/p>\n
CAO Robin Wiebe was present and acted as secretary.<\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the April 5th, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Councillor Larocque arrived<\/p>\n
Wyatt
\n Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 22nd, 2017 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
IN CAMERA: Res. No. 111\/17
\nOUT OF CAMERA: Res. 112\/17<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act authorizes Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
\nAND WHEREAS Section 15.13 of By-Law#01\/11, The Procedures By-Law of The Rural Municipality of Mountain, instructs a member to;
\n \u201c\u2026keep in confidence a matter that is discussed at a meeting closed to
\n the public under subsection 152(3) of The Act until the matter is discussed
\n at a council meeting conducted in public.\u201d
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss legal matters.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of the committee of the whole be adjourned, and that the regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be re-opened to the public.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nMalcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 05-17, being the 2017 Financial Plan and Tax Levy By-Law, be introduced and given first reading.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Forbes
\nMalcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 04-17, being the By-Law to amend the Ward System for the purpose of electing municipal councillors, be introduced and given first reading.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nMalcolm
\nWHEREAS Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants has been appointed as the municipal auditor;
\nAND WHEREAS Sensus has prepared unaudited financial statements for Bellsite Recreation Commission for the year ended December 31, 2016, and presented them to Council for review and approval;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the unaudited 2016 financial statements as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Forbes
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants has been appointed as the municipal auditor;
\nAND WHEREAS Sensus has prepared unaudited financial statements for Cowan Recreation Commission for the year ended December 31, 2016, and presented them to Council for review and approval;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the unaudited 2016 financial statements as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Malcolm
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants has been appointed as the municipal auditor;
\nAND WHEREAS Sensus has prepared unaudited financial statements for Mafeking Recreation Commission for the year ended December 31, 2016, and presented them to Council for review and approval;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the unaudited 2016 financial statements as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nForbes
\nWHEREAS Sensus Partnership of Chartered Professional Accountants has been appointed as the municipal auditor;
\nAND WHEREAS Sensus has prepared unaudited financial statements for North Mountain Handi-van Service Inc., for the year ended December 31, 2016, and presented them to Council for review and approval;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the unaudited 2016 financial statements as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nMalcolm
\nWHEREAS an LUD must consult with Council before adopting its service plan [MA 119(2)];
\nAND WHEREAS the LUD of Mafeking has prepared and presented a service plan to Council;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby adopt the service plan as submitted by the LUD of Mafeking [MA 120(1)(b)], attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS Fire Department Purchasing Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto CARRIED. <\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nNadolney
\nWHEREAS Fire Department Purchasing Policy states that all purchases of the Fire Department must be authorized by Council in advance;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the purchase requests as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 122\/17<\/p>\n
Forbes
\nWyatt
\nRESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20170341 to 20170418 be approved for payment in the amount of $51,781.87, including 6,028.23 for Council indemnities, as per By-Law 03\/16, and Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $3,808.25, attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nAND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $7,201.52 for Receiver General March 2017 be approved for payment.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #022\/17 to #027\/17 attached hereto.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nNadolney
\nWHEREAS the Swan Valley is experiencing a long-term health care crisis;
\nAND WHEREAS healthcare programming is under review by the Provincial Government;
\nAND WHEREAS residents & taxpayers benefit significantly from reduced travel & expenses keeping family members in\/near local communities;
\nAND WHEREAS additional care beds would reduce wait times;
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain support the efforts of the MLA and Long-term Care Stakeholders in their efforts to expand local long-term care beds.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application(s) for Licence(s) to Construct Water Control Works as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nCARRIED. <\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS The Highway Traffic Act authorizes a traffic authority to restrict the allowable weight of vehicles that use part or all of a highway or structure forming part of it [86(1)(c)], with or without conditions;
\nAND WHEREAS the restriction is for one year or less [86(3)(a)];
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby order weight restrictions on municipal roads as follows:
\nEffective April 5th, 2017;
\nSingle axle and axle groups be 65% of normal;
\nTravelling or hauling during this time be reported and authorized by the Municipality;
\nSchool buses and emergency vehicles are exempt;
\nThe Municipality be exempt in emergency situations.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Minor Subdivision No. 4617-17-7353 in the SE of 25-35-23 WPM (Harapiak);
\nWith the following Conditions:
\nOverdue taxes, if any, are required to be paid as a condition of final approval;
\nSubdivision proposal meets all requirements of the municipal building by-law and Swan Valley Development Plan
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes declared an interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 128\/17<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby accept the Request for Quotation from Frank Markin for 1959 Chev Pine River Fire Tanker as per Schedule \u2018A\u2019 attached hereto.
\nSubject to the following terms & conditions:
\nReceived payment in full by quaranteed funds by April 20th, 2017 at RM Administration office
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS municipal policy states Fire Department equipment must only be used for fire protection, suppression, emergency services or training unless authorized by Resolution of Council;
\nAND WHEREAS the Swan Valley Mutual Aid District has requested use of our pumper(s) for training purposes in April as attached hereto in Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the District Fire Chief to make necessary arrangements to accommodate the Pump Basic Seminar while ensuring adequate fire protection for municipal residents.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Wyatt
\nForbes
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Wilson McQuay as Noxious Weeds Inspector per contract attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019,
\nAND that the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Ron Lewicki for 2017 Building Inspection Services per contract attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nAND that the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Carol Dutchak for 2017 Animal Control Services per contract attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Stephen Nadolney for 2017 Emergency Coordination Services per contract attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nWyatt
\nWHEREAS substantial work is completed and in progress on the addition of MRI services to the Dauphin Regional Health Centre of Prairie Mountain Regional Health Authority;
\nAND WHEREAS the project is currently under review by the new Provincial Government;
\nAND WHEREAS our residents and taxpayers would benefit significantly from reduced travel time and expenses to travel for MRI services;
\nAND WHEREAS additional MRI services would reduce wait times in the Province;
\nAND WHEREAS significant Provincial funding invested would be wasted by not completing the project;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain support completion of the MRI project at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre;
\nTHAT Council support the letter sponsored by the Rural Municipality of Dauphin to Honorable Kelvin Goertzen, Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living in support of completing the MRI addition;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize the request of Birch River Busy Beavers 4-H Club for a donation in the amount of $100.00.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n
Nadolney
\nRizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on April 28th, 2017.
\nThe meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
\nCARRIED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba. Members Present: Reeve: Marvin Kovachik Councillors: 1 \u2013 Wilmer Malcolm 2 \u2013 Stephen Nadolney 3 \u2013 Nestor Rizok 4 \u2013 Connie Forbes 5 \u2013 Jesse Larocque 6 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[12],"class_list":["post-29841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local","tag-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29841"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29841\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}